Orientation Leader Commitments 

Part of deciding to apply to be a member of the OTeam is knowing what is required of you. As an Orientation Leader, there are full-time opportunities that range from 31 – 38 hours/week.  In addition, there are part-time opportunities that range from  12 – 30 hours/week.  We’ll cover this information during your interview, but to help you plan please note that successful Orientation Leader applicants will: 

Training Commitments

• • Training will begin in the latter half of the spring 2024 semester.  Spring training will occur during March 18, 2024 – April 26, 2024.  Training will take place once a week for 2 hours and will be scheduled based on the selected OTeam’s availability
  • May training will occur from May 7, 2024, to May 19, 2024, and is a 40-hour-a-week commitment for all OLs
    • Subject to approval from the supervisor, part-time OLs could be excluded from certain training sessions based on their specific job commitments and responsibilities
  • Availability for OL Retreat(s), OL training, and NSO dates is non-negotiable

Orientation Commitments

• • NSO programs will run from May 20, 2024, to July 26, 2024, and from August 19, 2024, through the end of the first week of fall classes.
    • NSO hiatus (no work obligations): July 27, 2024 – August 18, 2024
  • Early morning, late evening, and weekend hours are required.
  • OLs may be enrolled in summer courses or hold other employment discussed on a case-by-case basis with the understanding that their role may not be in a full-time capacity (less than 31 – 38 hours/week)
    • All summer courses are subject to approval from the Assistant Director for NSO
    • Please be prepared to share your interest in a summer class at your individual interview 
  • In the case that an OL works above 40 hours in one week, they will receive overtime pay of time and a half.
  • Orientation Leaders are responsible for securing their own housing for the summer.
    • We will help you navigate your summer housing options